DMA 022A - TYPOGRAPHY I

    Recent Professors
    Jerrold Graves
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to the fundamentals of typographic lettering through the study of historic and contemporary fonts, calligraphic, and hand-drawn typographic forms and systems. Emphasis is on developing conceptual, design, compositional, and hand drawing skills, in order to gain skill in producing logotypes, fonts and custom typographic lettering to for the needs of graphic design and advertising industries. Students will learn a variety of traditional analogue and contemporary digital techniques and materials. No credit if taken after ART 051A. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:00pm–4:15pm, Tue 1:00pm–3:05pm, Tue 3:15pm–4:05pm